by John Kenney
First published 2020
Joey is the youngest of seven brothers on a remote sheep ranch. His family also includes three sisters in their large household. Days blur together as he watches the flock in mountain meadows, always alert for predators that threaten his charges. He sleeps beneath open skies, ready to spring into action at the first sign of danger. The routine work of shepherding takes an unexpected turn when Joey begins experiencing strange events that connect him to forces beyond the physical world. These encounters teach him to rely on and work alongside the Ruach of Yah. As Joey learns to navigate both the seen and unseen realms, he discovers that divine grace touches every moment of existence, even when people fail to recognize it. The story explores how one young shepherd's spiritual awakening mirrors the way all people live under divine care and protection, much like sheep under a watchful shepherd's guidance.
Genres: christian-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, spiritual-journey
Setting: Ruach, Yah
219 pages · Paperback · Independently published